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On the job hunt? The City of Vancouver is hiring with amazing benefits

On the hunt for your next job opportunity? The City of Vancouver is hiring for dozens of recently posted roles across its departments, so there’s likely one with your name on it.

City employee benefits

According to the City, all staff jobs come with a competitive base pay, flexible work arrangements, and extended health and dental coverage. Employees also enjoy earned wellness days, a Municipal Pension Plan, and specialized career development opportunities.

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation department page says that employees connect residents to green spaces across the city, with jobs at parks, golf courses, community centres, playing fields, destination beaches, and gardens.

Open roles here include the following:

  • Equipment Operator III
  • Operations Worker II – Seasonal Park Labourer
  • Truck Driver I
  • Cook Grill Worker
  • Building Worker
  • Utility Maintenance Worker II (Ice Rinks)
  • Utility Maintenance Worker I (Pools)
  • Program Assistant III

VFRS Firefighter

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) is accepting applications for aspiring firefighters until all available positions are filled.

Engineering Services

The City’s Engineering Services division is responsible for “infrastructure essential to the quality of life for residents and businesses,” which includes everything from sewage and drainage to public spaces, transportation, and water distribution.

Right now, the department is hiring a Superintendent I – Compliance & Training, with more open roles on the way.

Other departments hiring

Finally, there are a handful of jobs in Corporate Services, Community and Social Development, Operations and Trades, and more:

  • Manager, Portfolio and Building Services
  • Community Resource Worker
  • Safety Specialist (Occupational Hygiene)
  • Manager, Community Centre Operations (Gathering Place)
  • Capital Project Coordinator
  • Systems Analyst II

Ready to hit “apply?” Get your resumes in order and go for it!

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